Virgil van Dijk scored for Liverpool against Spurs and put in a dominant performance as his side booked a spot in the Carabao Cup final against Newcastle United.

Virgil van Dijk on reaching the Carabao Cup final, what Liverpool have learned from last year's experience and what the Reds players must now do to turn this into a successful season

Liverpool has booked its spot in the Carabao Cup final. But Jamie Redknapp has warned of a potential problem awaiting Virgil van Dijk at Wembley next month.

Liverpool have reached the Carabao Cup final, are top of the Premier League, through to the last-16 of the Champions League and face Plymouth Argyle in the FA Cup on Sunday

Arne Slot has said he hopes to continue working with captain Virgil van Dijk "for a long time" amid continued uncertainty over his long-term Liverpool future.

The Dutchman has consistently said during the campaign that talks on a new contract have not reached a breakthrough, though recent whispers on social media claimed that both he and Mohamed Salah had agreed on extensions.

Liverpool entered Thursday's semi-final second leg needing to overturn a 1-0 deficit, but after Cody Gakpo opened the scoring in the first half, it was smooth sailing.

Speaking on Sky Sports after the contest, Jamie Carragher was so impressed by Van Dijk that he stated that the 33-year-old is the greatest defender in the history of the Premier League, and it is not even a debate.

Virgil van Dijk led Liverpool to yet another cup final with victory over Tottenham on Thursday evening, but his post-match comments were concerning.

Liverpool will not get carried away by lofty expectations of winning a quadruple this season, captain Virgil van Dijk said after his side thrashed Tottenham Hotspur 4-0 at Anfield to set up a League Cup final clash with Newcastle United.